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Sophie Anaf¹, Claire Drummond, Lorraine A Sheppard

¹James Cook University, Townsville, Australia. Sophie.Anaf@jcu.edu.au

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Area of Science:

Health Services Research
Systems Science

Background:

The integration of case study and systems theory is underutilized in academic literature.
Healthcare systems are complex, influenced by organizational structures, funding, and service delivery models.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the synergistic benefits of combining case study methodology with systems theory in healthcare research.
To propose a heuristic model for analyzing complex healthcare environments.

Main Methods:

Utilizing a case study approach informed by systems theory principles.
Applying the combined methodology to examine innovation, change, and service complexity.
Illustrating the application with a case example from emergency department physiotherapy.

Main Results:

The combined approach allows for detailed examination of specific cases within broader systemic contexts.
It facilitates both in-depth exploration and comparative analysis across different healthcare settings.
The methodology offers a robust framework for understanding complex healthcare dynamics.

Conclusions:

The integration of case study and systems theory provides a powerful heuristic model for healthcare research.
This combined methodology can enhance the evidence base for understanding and managing complex healthcare interventions.
It is particularly applicable to examining service delivery and change in sites like hospitals and universities.